The Town FilesMcClellanville, South Carolina
Town in Charleston County · population 605 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $477,400
- Household income
- $107,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 88°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 44.9
McClellanville is a town of 605 people in Charleston County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $477,400, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more seaside character than 99% of South Carolina towns, better for retirees than 98% of South Carolina towns, better for a vacation home than 98% of South Carolina towns.
- #9 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in South Carolina
- #11 in 25 Small Towns in South Carolina With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #12 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in South Carolina
- #20 in 25 Small Towns in South Carolina With the Mildest Winters
- #24 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in South Carolina
How McClellanville ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in McClellanville is worth $477,400, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $107,083, which is more affordable than 20% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,563 a month. 95.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | McClellanville | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $477,400 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,563 | $937 |
| Median household income | $107,083 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 95.8% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.5% | — |
Who lives in McClellanville
| People | McClellanville | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.3% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.1% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 42.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.8% | 87.8% |
Weather in McClellanville
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 39.3°F. About 55.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McClellanville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. The strongest, an F1, struck on April 26, 2006 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 26, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Charleston County since 1996
Charleston County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Charleston County
Charleston County had 278,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,271 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in McClellanville itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in McClellanville
2 public schools with 356 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School (charter) | PK-8 | 186 | 13.3 |
| St. James Santee Elementary-Middle | PK-8 | 170 | 8.9 |
Towns near McClellanville
- Awendaw, SC13.6 mi · 1,399 people · home $399,200
- Georgetown, SC22.5 mi · 8,403 people · home $168,100
- Isle of Palms, SC25.6 mi · 4,347 people · home $1,581,300
- Andrews, SC25.7 mi · 2,575 people · home $116,400
- DeBordieu Colony, SC25.8 mi · 858 people · home $1,247,400
- Pimlico, SC28.5 mi · 1,208 people · home $414,100
McClellanville questions
Is McClellanville, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McClellanville scores better for retirees than 98% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 97%. 24.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in McClellanville?
The median owner-occupied home in McClellanville is valued at $477,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,083, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,563 a month.
What is the weather like in McClellanville?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 39.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.6 inches of precipitation a year.
Does McClellanville get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McClellanville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on April 26, 2006. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)